Christie’s Support Among Democrats, Independents Softens: Poll

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie gestures during the second day of the 5th annual Faith & Freedom Coalition’s “Road to Majority” Policy Conference in Washington in June.

Reuters

Gov. Chris Christie’s job approval rating in New Jersey has fallen as support he once earned from Democrats and independents has softened, according to a new poll.

The Quinnipiac University Poll of registered New Jersey voters found that 46% approved of the Republican’s job as governor, while 45% disapproved. That’s down slightly from a Quinnipiac survey in August, and the lowest the polling agency has given Mr. Christie in New Jersey since a 44% approval rating in June 2011.

Mr. Christie is eyeing a 2016 run for president, and his support among New Jersey Republicans is still strong. The survey found that 82% approve of him, while 13% disapprove.